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Role Model for the Nation
As the first president, George Washington knew that the success or failure of the new government depended on his actions. He also knew he would be setting the example for future presidents.
He carefully oversaw each aspect of the office, ranging from the furnishing of the president's home to appointing the Supreme Court. While developing policy, he sought diverse points of view, always trying to steer a course that served the best interests to the nation. |